# khal

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: meetings-scheduling · status: active · rev 1

~3000 stars; complements caldav, vdirsyncer; Standards-based terminal calendar; syncs to CalDAV servers via vdirsyncer. Open protocol — no ToS/ban risk.

- Open source: yes (MIT)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: free
- Best for: Command-line users who need a standards-based terminal calendar with CalDAV synchronization.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/khal/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/pimutils](https://github.com/pimutils/khal)
- **Tags:** meetings-scheduling, calendar-scheduling
- **Repository:** https://github.com/pimutils/khal

## Is khal open source?

Yes — MIT-licensed.

## How much does khal cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host khal?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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~3000 stars; complements caldav, vdirsyncer; Standards-based terminal calendar; syncs to CalDAV servers via vdirsyncer. Open protocol — no ToS/ban risk.